Former world boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather, is set to launch a boxing development initiative in Nigeria aimed at discovering, training and promoting emerging talents across the country.
The American boxing legend is expected to arrive in Abuja on Thursday, November 12, ahead of a press conference scheduled for Friday, November 13, where full details of the TMT Frontrow Fight Series will be unveiled.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by Keane Anis, Head of TMT Africa and Frontrow Fight Series Media.
Under the initiative, boxing academies and grassroots development programmes will be established in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Calabar and other locations across Nigeria.
The programme is designed to equip young Nigerian boxers with professional training, create career opportunities for them in the sport, and expose them to international competitions.
Beyond boxing, the 49-year-old is also expected to explore investment opportunities in Nigeria’s mining and solid minerals sector during his visit.
According to the organisers, “Boxing legend Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather will arrive in Abuja on Thursday, 12 November to announce the launch of TMT Frontrow Fight Series Nigeria and explore investment opportunities in Nigeria’s mining and solid minerals sector.”
The inaugural TMT Frontrow Fight Series event is scheduled to hold in 2027. Mayweather is also expected to feature in a boxing match in Nigeria that year, although details of his opponent and the venue are yet to be announced.
At Friday’s press conference, Mayweather will also speak on his proposed December 19 bout against Australian light heavyweight boxer, Matt “The Jedi” Floyd, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Floyd has recorded 15 wins from 17 professional fights.
The organisers added that details of subscription arrangements for Nigerian fans interested in watching the Bangkok contest will also be announced at the briefing.
The proposed Nigerian series forms part of TMT Africa and Frontrow Fight Series’ plans to grow boxing on the continent and position Nigeria as a hub for the sport.
